RESTING STAGES OF CORVOSPONGILLA SP. (DEMOSPONGIAE, SPONGILLIDAE) FROM MESOPOTAMIA, IRAQ

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  • RENATA MANCONI

Resumen

Discovery of freshwater sponges belonging to the genus Corvospongilla is recorded from one of the main tributaries of the River Tigris in Iraq. Water quality of the sponge habitat is characterised. Gemmules of two morphs are described by SEM. The gemmular role in survival and dispersal strategies is also discussed.

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2018-05-23

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Vol. 68 (2004): Sponge Science in the new Millennium “Papers contributed to the VI International Sponge Conference“ Rapallo (Italy) 29th September - 5th October 2002

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